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January 30, 2017 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

How Full Is Your Bowl…

I happened upon a beautiful bowl, created for yarn. Although when I held it, I knew it had a greater purpose as well. A handmade, hand turned bowl made in Central India. A bowl offered by Darn Good Yarn that helps women uplift and helps other women with families.  The Owner, Nicole Snow, had a … [Read more...]

January 25, 2017 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Fragers Garden Center….I will Miss You

As a native Washingtonian, I take it personally when I notice that finding resources that are mainstays in the community are disappearing.  As I drove down Pennsylvania Avenue the other day, I noticed what I thought was a rumor become a reality.  Frager's Hardware Garden Center is moving....or … [Read more...]

January 3, 2017 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Why GWA?

I wanted to take a pause to say Thank You to an organization that I joined two years ago.  I have to tell you that I have been smiling ever since. WHY GWA? G - GROWTHGreat resources that allow one to grow as a garden communicator. From regional meet ups to newsletter articles that inspire one … [Read more...]

January 2, 2017 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Musee d’Orsay……A Evening with Monet…

On a cold December evening, I had the opportunity to enjoy a long overdue date.  A date I had never found time for in past visits, but one I longed to enjoy.  I love art that depicts peace and oneness with nature. I think that is how I fell in love with the works of Monet. Yes, there are other great … [Read more...]

December 31, 2016 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

A Different Perspective of Jardin du Luxembourg….

Jardin du Luxembourg was shared from a different perspective as I toured with Entrée to Black Paris Tours.  I never tire of visiting Paris, yet this time I am purposely pausing to discover different perspectives on what there is to enjoy here. Usually, I am on a mission to discover gardens, but my … [Read more...]

December 17, 2016 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Weather Should Not Delay Seasonal Gifting….

Weather should not be the reason for a delay in seasonal sharing.  As most gardeners know, the weather might mean a temporary delay but not the end of the world. In this holiday season, between work, holiday gatherings and family, time to invest in shopping for gifts...it is NOW!!!!  Luckily, I have … [Read more...]

December 12, 2016 By Teri Speight 1 Comment

Growing and Gifting – A Seasonal Interlude

Growing and gifting were THE two things that were paramount to my first Saturday of personal downtime. It has been an exciting but busy year, filled with travel, education, and FUN.  I seized the opportunity to gift myself by attending an event to grow my circle of contacts and perhaps learn more … [Read more...]

December 11, 2016 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Keeping Hope….Alive

Keeping hope alive in the midst of an extremely busy year has been difficult. No matter how busy,it has been a gratifying year in my garden world. I have been places that I never dreamed of going, seen things I have always dreamed of seeing and in the midst of my madness, there have also been life … [Read more...]

November 27, 2016 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Really Giving Thanks….

Every year, in the month of November we celebrate the art of giving thanks. People demonstrate giving thanks by having huge dinners, potlucks or by just saying the words Happy Thanksgiving.  I have spent the last few days really considering all that I am thankful for. Concern for the unknown … [Read more...]

November 17, 2016 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Exciting NEW Gifts for Gardeners!!!

There is nothing better than a box or a stocking filled with something absolutely BRAND SPANKING NEW!!! Gifting reaches a whole new level when an item is something that no one else has.  Allow me to share 4 items that might make you the "Star" of someone's holiday. Walks of Inspiration by Tina … [Read more...]

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